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"Summer is Coming, the Village is warm and safe - support for depression, anxiety and other MH issues"

996 replies

LollipopViolet · 18/05/2014 12:27

New thread, everyone :) First attempt at a thread title for us.

I've just posted on the old one, am really struggling today. Was feeling numb, still do, to be honest. Need to get myself through today.

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Pyrrhagena · 17/06/2014 05:50

Those paintings are amazing ciq! You do sound a bit more upbeat nn I hope you feel like it too! How's everyone else doing? Have you settled in yet dd?

If you want to know ciq read on. If you're squeamish, then don't read the rest of this post! It's basically a cyst on the ovary which is growing bone and teeth tissue [vomit]. They are usually benign. But it needs to be monitored.

ColouringInQueen · 17/06/2014 12:21

Oh wow pyrrh that is a weird one! Thanks re: the pics Grin have been on the phone this morning trying to find a printer - no luck so far.

nana I hope things continue to settle. Meds change sounds really tough. It's great though that you have such a supportive cpn. Take care. Paintings are in oils - and as you say, very enjoyable.

Knackered again here, but need to head off to counselling...

Hi everyone and hope you're all surviving x

Knackered123 · 17/06/2014 15:19

Hello everyone, just spotted this thread with interest. I have been on Prozac for nearly 4 months and some days I feel much better then some days (like today) I feel completely zapped of energy and enthusiasm, and feel very numb. Feel like I need more than pills though at the moment, and need someone to talk to tbh. Doctor just said there was a long waiting list for counselling so didn't pursue that x

LEMmingaround · 17/06/2014 17:57

Do go back to the dr and push for counselling. I went private (sort of) and as it was a charity I just paid what I could afford. Of course we are all happy to listen and offer support here.

Im not keeping up with thread very well. My laptop is broke so on my phone makes it harder to read back. Also v busy and spending most of days with my friend who is unwell. Feeling a bit overwhelmed with life just now

ColouringInQueen · 17/06/2014 18:35

Hi knackered welcome. This is a lovely supportive thread, feel free to share as much or as little as feels comfortable. There's usually someone around... I'm also on fluoxetine (generic Prozac) and it has definitely helped. What you're describing sounds completely normal - there will always be rough days but hopefully the number of better ones in between grows. I could share your nickname today - has been a slog post school run today. Feeling exhausted, but pretty sure its cos of lack of sleep and stress re: probs in marriage Confused I've also been having counselling and would strongly recommend it (more so than ADs) so worth putting your name on this list if you can.

lem hi I was wondering how things are with you. I hope you're managing to find some time to take care of yourself - supporting someone else who's seriously ill (let alone with something particularly stressful to you) is very draining. It is ok to make time for you to rest. Take care.

ColouringInQueen · 17/06/2014 20:10

DCs in bed. Feeling exhausted. Counselling stirred things up a bit. Feel like someone is sitting on my chest. Headache. Guess its just the stress re: relationship. Lovely comments about paintings is a boost though.

Collardove · 17/06/2014 21:23

Hi everyone

Hi Knackered :) - I will echo CIQ and ask to share your nickname too temporarily today! I have had GP apt, counselling session and had to speak to my manager today - all ok but weary after. Prom dress fitting with DD and accessory shopping was probably the most stressful of all though! So it's nice to be in my spiritual place now on the sofa with a good bag of crisps for company.

CIQ - Your paintings are great, you have a great talent :)

NanaNina - It was good to hear from you. I am so pleased that all has settled down for you :)

Lem - Hope your friend is ticking along ok, and that you don't make yourself too overtired.

Snowy - How are you? Where are you? You have not posted for a few days so I hope you are ok? :)

Pyrrh - I have not heard of that type of cyst before. How did they find that there? Can you feel it and is it painful there?

Nethuns - Hope you had a better day today?

I have decided to return back to work later this week. My GP was willing to sign me off for another 2 weeks, but I think it would be even harder then to go back. But GP has made some recommendations on a fit note, and work have accepted that, do that is good. So I will go back on a phased start. I will give it a month or so, and if I find it too much I have decided that I will then hand in my notice.

Lollipop, Victrix, DumDum and anyone else I may of missed off hope you are all ok x

nethunsreject · 17/06/2014 21:53

Hi all and welcome knackered Smile. Nice to have you. Yes, trying to push for talking therapy is a good idea. I know it's hard to when you feel rubbish though. Sad.
Nana I hope you're okay tonight x
Wow collar, that's a big step, but I was kind of the same, if I didn't return then it'd get harder to return. I'm not saying it's been easy and if I'm being honest I think at times it's caused strain but overall I suspect I may be even worse now if I was still off. It's different for everyone of course and for some it's not right but if you have understanding bosses and workmates it helps massively. And thanks I have had a better day today. Morning was crap but it improved.
Hi all, not listing names as using the app and don't want to miss anyone but hugs all.

Want to ask, I'm incredibly angry at the moment which is not 'me', anyone else like this on the rocky Road back to health? xx

nethunsreject · 17/06/2014 21:55

Sorry that should say I suspect I may have been worse now had I not returned to work.

ColouringInQueen · 17/06/2014 22:14

Hi nethuns yes on the angry front. I think cos I'm becoming more aware of my emotions/needs/what I like and what I don't like and so more to be angry about. Also for me, more likely to express anger now following lots of counselling...

collar good for you. Glad work has agreed a phased start - that worked for my dh.

yes snowy are you ok?

MUST go to bed now.

nethunsreject · 17/06/2014 22:19

That makes sense, thanks Smile. I am furious much of the time! It kind of feels helpful / motivating though so that is good.
Sleep well!

TheSilveryPussycat · 17/06/2014 22:54

Hi all, sorry being intermittent atm. Am feeling a bit meh, but just ordinary mehness, from it having been such an overcast June day. November, no problem, but June, my favourite month!

I was very angry when I went into hypomania in April - angry that DD was the one who had power to ask for help, angry that it would be grist to Ex's delusion that he had to give up work because of my illness Anger at my disappointment - I had had such a good weekend planned, was going to a family party, seeing both DC, introducing Lovely Man - but although I got that all organised, all sorts of trivia plus worry about cat, plus for some stupid reason trying to meet Ex who was going to look after cat at his, just sent me into a spiral.

I walked and ranted for 3 solid days, I do believe (and have said to psych and CPN) that if someone had had the time to listen to my rant, instead of just telling me I was disturbing others, things would have been better.

DD did a good job, I am fine now, and I was never angry with her, only at the situation. But actually I think I am a little shaken by the way in-patient care seems to have changed - they are understaffed and have to spend their time doing things like answering the door, opening the laundry room, doing meds, and writing screeds on the computer.

Collardove · 17/06/2014 23:56

Yes I can go 0 -60mph angry in a flash nowadays. I have never felt so on edge and angry as I have done in the past few months.

It's not me either Nethuns but at the moment it's part of my illness and such is life... It certainly takes friends/family by surprise how it can flare up in a flash. I feel so intolerant and unreasonable at times as the anger stirs, but can't stop myself getting angry.

TheSilveryPussycat - 'ordinary mehness' that did make me chuckle I know exactly what you mean! I hope the sun is out for you tomorrow :)

Pyrrhagena · 18/06/2014 15:34

How is everyone today? I'm exhausted and fighting to stay awake. DC1 is also exhausted, good for nothing and DC2 just woken from a nap. We've been out since 9 and it was an exhausting excursion for them (and me). Debating whether or not to just let them watch tv...bad mummy, I should really do some me thing with them.

Victrix · 18/06/2014 20:05

It is toooooo warm and muggy.

I am knackered, spacey and knackered. Off work for the foreseeable.

Bleh.

ColouringInQueen · 18/06/2014 20:20

Hi pyrrh hope you made it through the afternoon and can put your feet up now.

spc you make a lot of sense re: if someone had listened to your rant. Hmm

Well, made it through today tho it was a real slog. Did a bit of drawing and painting. Just can't think what to say to dh anymore and get stressed just being in the house with him Sad. TV now.

ColouringInQueen · 18/06/2014 20:20

Hi victrix it seems to be knackered all round this week - sympathies. Did you see your GP today then?

Victrix · 18/06/2014 20:47

Monday- just haven't quite got round to posting this week due to tropical temperatures.

nethunsreject · 18/06/2014 21:26

Silvery and collar, it's reassuring to know it's a usual feature, thank you. Sorry everyone is exhausted! The sun usually makes me feel better but the heat is tiring. I still feel a lot better though, dare I say?!?
Hugs all, hope sleep is forthcoming xx

nethunsreject · 18/06/2014 21:27

Vic and pyrr, sorry you're so tired Sad.

Pyrrhagena · 18/06/2014 21:29

Am now in bed and should be trying to sleep. Exhausted but not sleepy. I told DH about the [shudder] cyst thing. He sighed and just said "again?" I explained that it's not quite what I had before and he gave me a rather revolted look. He has been shooting me disgusted glances and making sarcastic comments all evening, but this could be more because I planned the wrong dinner today. He went go bed early, so I have been sorting photos. Really must get some sleep.

Is that what you wanted victrix? If your drawing and painting today are anything like what you showed us ciq, you've had a very productive day!

snowy are you ok? And dd, lem, nn and everyone else?

ColouringInQueen · 19/06/2014 10:12

Morning everyone, how's things?

snowy hoping you're ok.

I am struggling this morning, feeling rubbish. Back on sofa. No college today and I really miss it. Can't seem to get myself motivated - feel knackered, low, headachy...

Victrix · 19/06/2014 11:08

Re. being off work- I want to be back to normal but objectively there is no way I could do my job at the moment Sad

I can't remember if anyone else is taking Citalopram at the moment but I have a question- has anyone else experienced weirdly stressful dreams on it?

Collardove · 19/06/2014 11:34

Hugs to you both CIQ and Victrix.

I am also having a struggle with the day here today also :(

Wondering if in a brave moment when I said to my GP I think i will return back to work, I should of let GP sign me off still as offered...

But that is how life is so up and really down right now. I can be relatively ok one day, then doomed the next three!

Here is hoping the day will get better for us all :) I will leave my sofa and go back to bed for a while.

SnowyMouse · 19/06/2014 11:46

Just popping in to say I'm here, but in a state. Thinking of you all.